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Friends Of Cave Creek Canyon

Web Address Of FOCCC

https://www.friendsofcavecreekcanyon.com

Residents and visitors who want to help protect the area can do so by joining, volunteering, or contributing to the Friends of Cave Creek Canyon (FOCCC). As individuals, families, and businesses, we work closely with US Forest Service professionals to support the agency’s work and mission in Southeastern Arizona. We seek to provide educational opportunities for area residents, visitors, school groups, scientific researchers, and others who cherish the special qualities of our region.

FRIENDS OF CAVE CREEK CANYON

What We Are

We are a non-profit 503(c)(3) organization, chartered in 2011. All contributions to the FOCCC are tax deductible. We are an all volunteer organization and all donations and membership fees received are used to advance the mission of FOCCC.

Who We Are

We are individuals, families, and businesses. We are mostly from the Rodeo,NM, and Portal, AZ, area, but have members from Lordsburg, San Simon, Douglas and Sierra Vista.

Our Mission

To inspire appreciation and understanding of the beauty, biodiversity and legacy of Cave Creek Canyon.

What We Do

We work closely with Coronado National Forest to support their work and mission in Southeast Arizona.

We seek to provide educational opportunities for area residents, visitors, school groups, scientific researchers and others who cherish the special qualities of our region.

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Reed Peters - Our First President

OFFICERS

President: Reed Peters Vice Presidents: Sheri Ashley

Secretary: Pat Parran Treasurer:Rick Beno

For a list of Business Members, Lifetime Members and The Sustainers Circle, Visit the FCCC Web Site at:

https://www.friendsofcavecreekcanyon.com/who-we-are/board-of-directors-business-sustaining-lifetime-members/

SUPPORT THE FRIENDS

The FOCCC is an all-volunteer organization. We have no paid staff or office space.

Volunteer

To volunteer, send us an email using the form on the Contact Us page. FOCCC has many volunteer opportunities. Tell us about your interests and skills.

Become a Member or Donate

Funds to support FOCCC come from memberships, donations, and the sale of our book. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and donations and memberships may be tax deductible.

Please help us preserve the beauty and diversity of Cave Creek Canyon by becoming a member of FOCCC or by donating today. Download the Membership/Donation Form and send your contribution to FOCCC, PO Box 16126, Portal, AZ 85632.

There are membership levels for every budget:

Make checks or money orders payable to Friends Of Cave Creek Canyon and mail to: Friends Of Cave Creek Canyon - P.O. Box 16126, Portal AZ u85632

Willow Tank - Helping A Critical Wildlife Sanctuary

by Alan Craig

It is owned by the Larry River's family and we owe a big thankyou to them for their extensive financial and physical help inkeeping this vital water source open.

It is critical tokeep water in Willow Tank to provide wildlife habitat. One would have to camp outat the tank to fully appreciate how many birds, bats and critters use the water at WT, let alone the food and cover the vegetation provides. During the 2+ months ofSpring migration and a much longer period during Fall migration, those birds that migrate by day may stop only briefly for a drink or to grab a few insects before continuing out of sight en route to their nesting or wintering grounds.

A few days ago there were 4White-faced Ibis feeding on the pond along with a pair of Mexican Ducks.

Willow Tank is open to bird watchers. There is water onlyin the deep end now as the banks and reinforcing is completed. There will be multiple viewing stations and stairs, which will be completed in the next month or so, followed by the refilling. (Cecil Williams)

Check it out!

WT is on Sulphur Canyon Rd. west off of Stateline Road just as Stateline intersects U.S. 80.